All Mountain Ranges
Mountain Range
moderate
Russel Hills
New Mexico
Elevation Range
7,000 ft - 8,500 ft
Notable Peaks
3
Coordinates
32.1203, -108.7349
About Russel Hills
The Russel Hills are a small mountain range located in the north-central region of New Mexico. The range is characterized by rugged, rocky terrain with steep slopes and narrow canyons. The landscape is dominated by pinyon-juniper woodlands, with pockets of ponderosa pine and mixed conifer forests at higher elevations. The hills offer panoramic views of the surrounding desert and the Sangre de Cristo Mountains to the northeast.
Notable Peaks
Russel Peak
8,432 ft
Cerro Pelado
7,965 ft
Mesa Alta
7,820 ft
Activities
hiking
backpacking
wildlife viewing
camping
Best Seasons
spring
summer
fall
Gateway Towns
Española, NM
Taos, NM
Data Source
Geographic data from USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Descriptions generated with AI assistance.